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Torrington, Wyoming

Introduction to Torrington, Wyoming

Torrington, Wyoming, in Goshen county, is 71 miles NE of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 166 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city’s population is 5,776.

Torrington History

Torrington was founded and named by W.G. Curtis. It was named after Torrington, Connecticut. It was orignally a watering and coaling station. The first post office of the city was established in 1889. It was surveyed by Ashland B. Smith on April 21, 1900. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad was the first railroad to enter the city. Torrington was officially incorporated in 1908. It became the county seat of the newly formed Goshen County in 1911. The first courthouse was built in 1913.

Torrington and nearby Attractions

  • Homesteader's Museum
  • Fort Laramie National Historical Site
  • Western History Center
  • Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
  • Guernsey State Park

Things To Do In Torrington

Torrington offers easy access to several popular attractions, including the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, the Western History Center and Guernsey State Park. The Homesteader's Museum provides insights into the area’s histoey. The Fort Laramie National Historical Site is less than half an hour's drive away.

Torrington Transportation

Cheyenne Airport is accessible from Torrington.

Torrington Higher Education

Eastern Wyoming College is located in Torrington. Chadron State College, the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Wyoming are also nearby.

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High Points

Torrington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Torrington Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Torrington Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Torrington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Torrington, WY

Comparing Torrington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population59
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times95
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime44

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